The best athletes of all time

The Greatest Athletes in History

The greatest athletes in history remind us of the importance of striving to the fullest. Achieving success that we haven't yet had or achieved is just one stage. They went through all kinds of stages until they made it to the top of the podium or their respective careers. Footballers, tennis players, boxers, and all those who discovered a gift for a particular sport are part of this list. Take note of who are considered the 10 greatest athletes in history; some of them might surprise you.

Here are some of the greatest athletes in history

1. Pelé

The Brazilian footballer debuted with his national team at the age of 16, and the following year he already led them in the World Cup, scoring 6 goals and Brazil was crowned champion. He is the only footballer to have won the World Cup three times. He scored 1,282 goals in 1,366 official matches between clubs and the national team.

2. Muhammad Ali

The boxer was not only a unique athlete, but he was also a very influential social figure and led many social and humanitarian struggles. He competed in the greatest and most important fights in history and received prestigious recognitions such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

3. Roger Federer

Still active, the Swiss tennis player is the best in history, closely followed by the Spaniard Rafa Nadal. He currently holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles: 20. He was ranked number 1 for 310 weeks.

4. Michael Jordan

There is no doubt that the greatest basketball player of all time is also one of the greatest athletes in history. He won the NBA 6 times, was the top scorer 10 times, and achieved other feats such as 6 Finals MVPs and 5 season MVPs. He also won two Olympic gold medals with the United States.

5. LeBron James

Another basketball player, who closely follows Jordan but still has much to achieve to have any chance of dethroning him. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and has won the NBA championship three times (2 with the Miami Heat and 1 with the Cleveland Cavaliers). He also won two Olympic gold medals.

6. Tiger Woods

He is undoubtedly the greatest golfer of all time and one of the greatest athletes in history. He has won 15 majors, the second-most won: 5 Masters, 3 U.S. Opens, 4 PGA Championships, and 3 British Opens. A born winner.

7. Michael Phelps

It will be difficult to find a swimmer who surpasses the achievements of Michael Phelps, a true shark who collected 28 Olympic medals throughout his career, 23 of them gold. He is the most decorated Olympian of all time, as well as the athlete with the most gold medals in international competitions.

8. Usain Bolt

The Jamaican athlete was a real spectacle when it came time to compete, as it seemed like he was strolling on the track while others gave their all to surpass him. 11 world titles and 8 Olympic medals are some of his most important achievements.

9. Serena Williams

The American tennis player undoubtedly deserves to be among the best thanks to overwhelming stats since she began her career. To date, she has won 23 Grand Slam titles and has been ranked number 1 in the WTA ranking for more than 300 weeks. Months of maternity leave did not stop her from returning and continuing to win. She also has 4 Olympic medals.

10. Michael Schumacher

The world of Formula 1 also has its representative among the greatest in history. The German driver won 7 world championships, accumulating 155 podium finishes and 91 victories in his career. In 2013, he suffered a severe skiing accident with his family, and since then, nothing official is known about his condition.